Peachey falls short in farewell appearance

Parramatta denied David Peachey a winning farewell after defeating North Sydney 20-15 in the Premier League grand final at Sydney's Olympic stadium in Homebush on Sunday afternoon.

It appeared as though Peachey, playing for the Bears who are South Sydney's feeder club, would end his 14-season career with a grand final win when Joe Williams snapped a field goal with less than five minutes remaining to set up a 15-14 lead.

However, the Eels struck back with just seconds remaining on the clock when Weller Hauraki crashed over from short range to snatch the victory.